Proverbs 28:1-5 “The Power of One”

“The Power of One” The contrast in Proverbs… A wicked land is contrasted with a single, knowledgeable and understanding man. A country full of wicked people will throw society into chaos. One wise man however, can give the country stability

“The Power of One” Sometimes we don’t appreciate the difference one person can make. We need to be encouraged that one person does make a big difference in the lives of others!

When One Man Made a Difference Exodus 32:1-14; 30-35 “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. - Exod. 19:5 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 "You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; 5 you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me” - Exod. 20:3-5 (NKJV) Psalm 106:19-23

When One Man Made a Difference Numbers 25:1-11 (Phinehas) Psalm 106:24-31 1 Kings 18:21-40 (Elijah)

“The Power of One” Jeremiah 5:1-4 Psalm 12 Micah 7:1-6

God is on the Side of the Righteous “Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” - 1 Sam. 30:6 “I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah5 I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.” – Ps. 3:4-5

God is on the Side of the Righteous “But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You. 12 For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.” - Ps. 5:11-12 “I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.” – Ps. 16:8-9 Psalm 18:1-3; 29-35

You Can Make a Difference! Matthew 9:35-38 James 5:13-20 “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Gal. 6:9-10 (NKJV)

“The Power of One” Sometimes we don’t appreciate the difference one person can make. Be encouraged - one person does make a big difference in the lives of others! The Bible makes the lesson clear for us… One person can make all the difference in the world!

Proverbs 28:1-5 “The Power of One”